Pau D'Arco

In South American herbal medicine, it is considered to be astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and a laxative. It is used to treat ulcers, syphilis, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal problems, candida and yeast infections, cancer, diabetes, prostatitis, constipation, and allergies. In North American herbal medicine, pau d'arco is considered to be analgesic, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a laxative, as well as having anti-cancerous properties. It is used for fevers, infections, colds, flu, syphilis, urinary tract infections, cancer, respiratory problems, skin ulcerations, boils, dysentery, gastrointestinal problems of all kinds, arthritis, prostatitis, and circulation disturbances.
40 servings (using 1 tsp per serving)

Main Potential Actions: Anti-Viral, Anti-Candidal, Blood Builder, Reproductive Balancer, Skin Repair

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: 
analgesic (pain-reliever), antibacterial, anticancerous, anticandidal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antileukemic, antimalarial, antiparasitic, antitumorous, antiviral, insecticidal

Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:
anti-allergy, anti-ulcerous , anticoagulant (blood thinner), anti-dysenteric, antioxidant, anti-rheumatic, antivenin, astringent, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), hepatotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the liver), immunostimulant, laxative

1-2 tsp in your tea, soup, broth. For a stronger dose simmer for 20min, strain and enjoy. As a tea, steep 1-2 tsp, in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes and enjoy. Dosage always depends on the conditions you wish to treat. For acute symptoms we recommend 2-3x day. For daily toning, we recommend 1-2x day. Consume before meals, or 1hr after meal.

Pau D'Arco (Tabebuia Impetiginosa)